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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

We see from the Richmond correspond
ence to the Baltina0re0n there is Rich
mond lady who contemplates dramatizins
the Cluverius affair For the sake of South
ern womanhOod we trust this may be a
mistake, for we cannot conceive how any
lady could write the facts in the case and
retain one particle, of Womanly deiieacy
and self respect, OF how the play would be
patronized by any but the most depraved.
The ladies of the South do not wish to he
familiarized with the brute instincts of the
fallen
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

The Golden Belt Jewelry Store Is con-
nected by electric wires with Washington
City, and at the very moment the time
ball drops in Washington the L. o'clock
alarm is sounded i'm the store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

FLoUR.-125 Shockoe $500, Nc
Canoe $50, Pioneer $500, all from cele-
brated mills of Dunlop & McCance, at
jan. 20. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE!
Mrs. x. w. Gouhill

Having retired from the mercantile BUSH
ness, will continue the Dressmaking In the
front room over Cooper & Mitchell's store.
The latest designs from New York and
Paris fashions always on hand.
Materials furnished and outfits made up
complete when desired.
Cutting and fitting done i'm the most APP
proved style.
Patterns cut at short notice.
Wedding outfits speciality.
feb. 3-a.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

Big Bargains at the New York Cash
Store for the next thirty days. In order 20
make room for our spring stock We will
sell dry goods, notions, ladies dress goods,
&C., at wholesale prices. feb. 5.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

Some rare bargains are now offered at
the New York Cash Store. We must close
out stock on hand to make room for spring
goods and to do so we will sell everything
in our dry goods department at wholesale
prices for the next thirty days. feb. ;.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

Nothing but speculative merit can &C
count for the phenomenal reputation
achieved by Salvation Oil. 1t kills pain.
The Darwinian theory perplexes the
multitude. They object to descendants
from monkeys. But not even baby objects
to DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10
liz CAsE or FJRE-Tt was quite compli-

In CASE OF FIRE.-It was quite compli-
mentary to Mr.. K. w. Coghill, our we'll
known contractor and builder, to be re-
quested by the insurance companies to 90
to Riedsville last week to estimate the
damages on certain buildings burned by
the fire in that place. just as he was about
getting ready to start however he was noti-
fed that his services would not be needed
as the matters had all been compromised
and the losses properly adjusted. Mr..
Coghill's Judgment in such matters and
his fairness in all cases the insurance COM
panies hold In high esteem.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

Harris & Co.'S stock of Drugs and Patent
Mediciens is complete. Warranted genu-
inc and of the best quality,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10
SPECIAL NOTICE.

,zOur friends throughout the country
viii confer a favor by furnishing US with
nnr news of local or general interest that
n,ay occur in their respective nelghbor-
persons calling on or writing to adver-
.;s,.rs will please mention the GOLD LEAF
nv Sc doing you will greatly Oblige us
n5,ilc il will cost YOU nothing.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

Best axes, mattocks, saws, plow-gear,
plows, and most anything else in hardware
line at bottom figures, at
jan. 20. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10
Piano for Sale

MARKED DOwN.-We have just reduced
prices on our clothing, hats, dress goods,
carpets, blankets, &C. These are first
class, no shoddy. Look at them before
you buy at
jan. 20. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

REMARKABLE.-Weh have remarked the
prices on our winter goods at a reduction OF
from to 80 per cent. Do we want to clea
off the stock? Well, we should remark.
E. q. DAVIS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10
All Prescriptions

ami family receipts intrusted to my care
will rec. i've my personal attention and
only pure, fresh drugs used in filling
them. In returning thanks TO my
friends and customers / ask for contin-
uance of their patronage, and assure
them will spare no efforts 20 deserve
IL. A good house. q long experience
and ample capital, can and will make
i. to YOUR interest TO deal with me.
Very Respectfully,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

When you want garden seeds, buy them
from Harris & Co.'S drug store. All theiI
seeds are fresh.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

For RENT-Nicc two story six room
dwelling with passage; good we'll of water
on lot; desirab1y located. Price $3.50 per
month. Apply to,
Jan. 20. S. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10
A congress of cute customers are daily
passing bills i'm our favor. E. q. DAVIS.

HENDERSON FEMALE COLLEGE.-The
GOLD LEAF is pleased to learn that the
Henderson Female College starts off we'll.
1t has opened with about forty pupils with
a good prospect of the number being in
creased to fifty or sixty in tile next ten
DAYS New scholars are constantly coming
in. Pupils may enter at any time and pay
fro n time of entrance to close of term.
The school is being conducted in the new
college building, which is one of the best
| and handsomest in the State.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

Customers may rely upon obtaining pure
medicines at reasonable price at Harris &
Co.'S drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

w. II Il. Newell, at the Golden Belt, is
the only matchmaker in town who owns
and uses the celebrated American Lathe in
his practice.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.-Mr. X. W
Coghiu, contractor and builder, by adver-
tisement in another column announces that
he is prepared to do all work in his line,
and solicits orders accordingly. 1fyou are
going to build, no matter what the nature
of the house, and want plans and specifca-
lions, estimates of cost, or a reliable, eX-
perienced contractor and builder to take
the Job, call on Mr.. COghill. No higher
testimonial need be given in his behalf
than the work Mr.. Coghill has done here
in our midst During the four years he was
a member of the firm of PinkStOn, Sheari1
& Co. Mr.. Coghill did all the outside work
drawing the plans, contracting and super
intending the construction of buildings
and his work speaks best for itself. Using
| only good materials and employing com
petent workmen only, Mr.. Coghills motto
is good work or none, and in this he has es
| tablished and maintains high reputation
Careful attention will be given to making
estimates of damages on burned buildings
w. ii Il. Newell, at the Golden Belt, J
| the ONLY matchmaker in town who own
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

SOME NORTHERN WEATHER.-Mr j. q.
IIOughtaling in renewing his subscription
to the GOLD LEAF for another year writes
us an interesting letter from his home in
Saugerties, New York. He says it is still
quite cold there (Fcb. p and the ground is
covered with deep snow. The thermo-
meter has been as low as "a degrees below
zero, and altogether it has been pretty
servere winter. Sleighing has been good
the only objection being that the snow has
in the main been too.deep. Mr.. Hough
falling at one time lived i'll Vance county
(and by the way got his wife here) anG
says he always reads the GOLD LEAF will
great interest. He notices many changes
and improvements going on in and abou
| Henderson, as recorded in the columns OF
the paper, and it affords him real pleasure
to hear of the prosperity of our people.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-02-10

A bald headed baby can do as we'll as its
bald headed grandpa at our store. we
have but one price for all. E. u. DAVIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
MASON.

oar sorg-hlris have roi cone YET. save
the ever welcome crow, whose cheerful
cas-caW - music 90 your old correspond
ent's ear. lie kept shady I'll The Legisls'
ture adjourned. and then came forth Win
Joyous note % triumph.
an glad youf Bethel correspondent d.
" W. has found time 90 visit The haunt
of he wise msn % our county. lie VIII
write win some vim now. We has lived
In such one horse places as Bethel liill 80
long. ant attends - close % bis business,
tha, be- had forgotten that DE lived so near
the great business ceuire % The universe.
Come sgsiu. Oh friend, when The sno" Il
gore and The trout bite.
Ye-. tel J. N. l.. that q. ii ii. does un-
dsrstani the crow language, and that they
have exchanged mutual congratulations
f1r ihel- great triumpa.
Mr. J &. Bean i very low Der many
friends fear that her case l. critical
Mrs. Arenas Mason had hsmorrhage
% the Lungs yesterday; she has long been
feeble
Main. has gone 10 O,ishsld to stop
= while.
N. Hutchinson has i've sheep that have
nov ten nice lambs
Pleasant River Il silll covered with Ice
ant suuW
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
.Asr BRowNrIgLD.

Several OF The cl,iIrus OF the village here
me, AZ the school house March s9ih. and
org,niIsd . Warmers Club. I. J. Ah.ri
vas chosen President. and Irving iIodg'
don Secretary. Voted 10 hold meetings
weekly Al same place and discuss question.
relative 20 agriculture. The meeting April
: vas well attended and much Interest
manifested.
There was quite q full Circle a. Mrs.
stleknsy's April 6. and 81 the same place q
rehe.sl Tor the concert on Easter sunday
A prayer meeting was held on Thursday
evening. and smother appointed Tor April
"a. a. W. II. Suekuey's. The pastor. rev
Mr.. Emmous. 4. much liked and hopes 10
continue . weekly meeting ~ the village
FOR the pie-ent
Mrs. Msrths Natter has been here and
expresses great hopes for the coming A.
.embly AZ Fryeburg. In which she IL much
interested. The programmes are out and
promise q great feast OF good things TOT
mind, and the body will no, BE- fOrfoitsn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
BuCKFIRLD.

A. The time Of writing u seems I. ]
sprirg has really dswnei upon us.
Hay IL scarce. Dry wood going CD last
-s6 per cord.
wednesday evening the D,plls, Clfels
held another OF their socisotesi gooc
time generally.
chsrles G.a,isr missed loo jos. OF porn
from his cellar
Thursday evening some OF our youns
people attended the drama a. ieoroni re-
port good entertainment
iIofsoe Morrill, has jast purchased new
horse At Canton.
l.. q. brigham OF West Alnoi u 10
town, getting the genesology 81 The Han
moni and Btidghsm family.
The genial editor OF the DraocRir was
seen on our streets Friday.
DIR. G. n. Brlighsm is passing lev
day. a. Scitusie. Mass.
John Toblp. landlord OF tie Baeineld
House. IL eonnned 10 the house with 'lo"
fever.
Az. Warren bought The Benson HOUSE
and sold II to George Holland the same
tsy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
DENMARK.

Our s,lse,rnen are busy making on, the
Highway tar They have settled the suit
sehsro W.. Denmark. believe Denmark
pays the bin and each town IL own costs.
George A. Smith and Clarence Bfsgdon
KILLED three coons At the "Ssrro~s III.
week. There were I've In the nocf' oni
two escaped under cover OF the smoke.
Moses II. Cobb has returned 10 bow
doin. having Improved enough To resume
hls studies Ills wife accompanies him.
Q1lte . number OF knilhts nom this
town attended the insulating ceremonies
OF Sycamore Lodge, Knights Of PJihlss' 81
Cornish. April G.
Charles Plngrre and wife have returned
20 South Berwick. where they are employed
In shoe factory.
Az. Bradbury IL saving his birch inio
spool strips.
Mrs. 4 W Berry Il spending the week
with her brother In Browunsli.
chsrle. Barker has leased The farm
owned ny Clarence Brsgion. aud moved
thereon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
HIRAM.

Frsnk W. Davis. q graduate OF Bowdo'l
College. IL teaching 0orhsm High School
Mrs. Dana Cotton died Thursday morn
Ing.
An infant ron Of Calvin v. and Ru,f
Clemens died March -. sged three days:
Mrs. Mary w. wadsworth OF South III
ram IL seriously III.
Miss Olive Eaton OF East Hiram has 10
Gently visited her parents In STOW.
Lieut.. John w. Hubbard offers bis house
and lot for ssie.
Charles w. Polndsxter. OF Sanford, WIS.,
lted rs March 10.
The Good Tsmplsrs Lodge al East Hiram
IL fiourlshing nnsly.
Joe Spring, who hiss been At work ~
winnepessukee Lake. ". H., some months,
has returned On Hiram.
william Lowell has sued the town Tor
highway work In his district on Hiram
hin. The town expended ssi opening
cross road nearly month ago, and there
has no, been q team Of any Kind through
IL since.
We have seldom known II 80 siekly In
Hiram a. NJ this time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
CANTON

Rev. Mr.. yenires has removed with hl'
family from Canton 10 Peru Centre.
Dr. e. II Davl. Ia. sold his stand and
dentistry business AZ Canton 10 Dr. Henry
r. Tirrrli OF Liycrmore Fails, who, u IT,
understood. will take possession a. once
Dr. Davis 4. thinking now OF going We''
10 locate. 90 I hear.
The village school district had upon the
L., day OF April. ~ per censu, ia,i taken.
isg scholars, as against li6 On the lsi OF
Aprll last year. The dls,ric, 81 On adj
i,urned meeting, held on the sth Instant,
failed 20 raise money 10 lulli an addition
al school building FOR primary department.
bu, voted 10 build walk from the school
building 20 the highway, with proyiso
that sny amount so voted should be taken
from the school money assigned the u.s.
,rie, for the current yesr-unier The ''tsn
Der cent repairs clause" OF the school laws
OF Maine. The schools In this district Tor
.ummsr term sre 10 be opened on the nrsi
Monday In May. length OF term 10 be nine
weeks pretty short term for school
district having leo scholars. and for one
having bat two terms In the yesr-two
teachers In each term and ungradei. Last
year we bad bu, twenty-five weeks oil
school.
Capt. ". l.. Me,nds. formerly OF The
Canton House. has been In Canton daring
. portion OF the past week; be ls siopplne
A. present, with bis family, a. kenneounk'
port. 49,,
whitney Lodge. y. & A. VI IL At pres
ent without hall accommodations Tor hold
ing it, meetings, which are temporarily
held In the sn,e-room OF the hall they Tor
merly occupied. and which was seriously
damaged ., the time The canton House
va. burned. Whether the hall IL TO be re-
paired does not sppesr.
kP. Hutchinson and wife are on visit
20 relative. and friends At Auburn.
Mrs. Nahum Moore IL visiting sister
Of West Auburn.
T.. n. Stevens IL about 10 remove 10 bis
house on Lvermore Street, which be has
rented during the past year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
PORTER.

April "a there was one OF the hsrdes'
storms OF the winter. drilling the roads @
thu, they bad 10 be shoveled and " broke,
taking the most OF the day Mondsy-some
thing 10 remember Tor April IN. The
weather still holds cold and the snow set
ties slow.
Al the annual meeting OF Porter villse'
Cemetery Corporation the following ON
GERS were chosen Tor the ensuing year
Presiisnt--t I. french.
Vie. President Daniel Wentworth
Troasurer-iben niafo.
>ecruiary-I l. french.
sstfoa-raniei Wentworth.
Trus,.s.-I. l. French. l.. u. stanley panle
Went softh
A new Knights OF Pythlss Lodge l. "a
be instituted 81 Cornish on wednesday
evening.
There IL some talk OF starting Lodge
OF odd Fellows AZ Ksru Falls.
Some years since planted my early %.
ts,os. on April 10Th think OF the prospect
81 planting Al the present ume-snow Tour
feet deep on level, and cold a. January.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
NORTH BETHEL.

whsr. src The suushlny days, the robins
ara blue birds. bAooling brooks. etc, ths,
.orne of our comrades spoke OF recentj
N.thlnks they must have seen their mis-
take. aui gore bsck 20 thslr winier guar
ter.
APRIL came 10 with Thermometer 10 deg
hsloN aero; that morning Ne started on
short visit % West Greenwood and Albany
.rt the air felt more like January than
Apru Sal news awaited ~ u Was there
- frst heard % the melancholy death OF
family relative. W Scott Bryant. Killed on
tls railroad. Also the death OF frsnk snd
Mary A. Benefits three weeks old oaoy'
by who0plng cough.
While In Albany We bad very pleasant
interview with Deacon LOvsjoy and taml-
IN; these aged Christian people need no
commeufailon ~ my hands, out VIII last
ssv here that when the Master ssysto tnem
Gone up higher, the town OF Albany VIII
have met with an irreparaoie loss Inc
Deacon q ssvsnty.nve years OF sge, ana
believes himself o. be the oldest eomrsoe
In the y. &. Is May be and his companion
~ .pAresi many years yet % the hsn'
Of the sun of righteousness upon the COM
muuity In which they live.
LAT night We had somsthing OF rnn,
s,orm. ending this morning In q slight TAI
OF snow; Il II NV about half way between
Fair weather ant foul; and II the snow does
not 20 faster than Il has yet, winter VIII
lineer In the lap OF Jane. l. D.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
LOWELL.

The Congregational Circle met on Wed
nssdsy afternoon ~ the hall near The
church.
Mrs.. n. W. Andrews IL quite sick.
ST McDinisls 10 qalie sick With heart
troubles. 49,.
Mrs. 4. v. Hartman IL very sick with
cancer.
Msllsn Eastman loo, valuable heller
recently.
Henry Severance n. moved 10 town
with bis wife, and his house IL being al
tered IN accommodate two families.
lam requested 10 say that the organ va.
no, ~, into the church a. the village on
trial, a. I stated. last week. IL was con-
demned without trial
We notice ,hs, our neighbor's Journal
now come. marked Rev. W. o. ID, bat
We don't know VIA, denomination he
repfesents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
ANDOYER.

The Lyeeum Tuesday evening WAS vel
attended. The leading parts OF the enter
tAlnmeut were-singing, by Alice and Der
ths Poor; select reading by Miss Gerii'
IIewey; q recitation, by Marion Burdiii
defamation, nv Warren L,ii; reading o.
the paper, by Miss Msude Merrill; and th'
discussion of the relative merits OF ,h'
town and district systems OF schools, o)
Messrs. Jorisn. Barnes and Others.
A young man named Aver, OF Locke,'
Mills, visiting u J. A. IIsrding's, seei
dentally sho, himself with . revolver
Tuesday morning. The ball entered neal
the heart, and caused immediate death
The Coroner was called bat deemed II IN
necessary % hold an inquest.
The Congregational Ladies' Circle mel
Stth Mrs. Y. NJ. Thomss Wednesday even
ing, and was Q very enjoyable occasion.
Prof Drury. the phrenologist. IL nov
working Anioyer with lectures and exam
insuoss.
A. \. Jordan has been chosen schoo
.g.ut for the ensuing year In Dist No. j
and Thurlow Blsisiell In No. !.
Joshus Small has gone 70 the Lakes u
work the coming season.
II. A. Cushmsn OF Camp whitney was IL
town Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
RuMRoRp CENTRE.

The funeral OF Miss Julitte Lufkin was
held At her late home Thursday. April 5th
A. 10 O'Clock. The display OF flowers VA
something unusual 20 be seen al this sea
son OF the year. Kind friends brought
them, which showed their love aud est eu
for TIE departed. No young person In ou'
midst could more missed than she. Al
ways ready 10 sssis, Ia The sabbs,h'sehool,
generous, with . pleasant disposition, no
wonder shat she had many friends. she
died with the Lords prayer upon her Ips'
Rev. Mr.. Hannsford conducted the service
aud spoke tender words To those present
.pd for the absent brother In Chicsgo.
The choir sang selections which she her
-.lf had sung before-smong them were
Lean sweeily on Jesus" "wili you
GOMEZ and Meet me there" May he'
young friends look 10 the Savior that sh'
looked 20.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
ALBANY.

Two docks OF Wild geese recently passed
here. perhsps In search for the ''open sea
a. the North Pole. wooichucks are out.
II Il very seldom that We have so heavy .
body % snow ~ this season.
April ~. isss. the mercury was only "
degrees above zero IS Inches OF snow had
fallen few days previous, and no, aspeck
OF bare ground 10 be seen, the sieighing
excellent. and In jast one week the snow
vas al gone except large drifs and the
wheeling fair. In 1874. tue frsi and sec.
ond days OF MAY. the slelghing Was good
sni teams with heavy loads passed from
Albany 20 Bethsl nm About 1850. my
father sowcd rye In March.
George and Fred Clark recently took .
nice string OF plekerel from fsppoose
Pond.
ward-,n 4 Cole are painting their
house.
Rev. I. A. Bean aud wife. OF Mson, are
visiting his brother. A. q. Bean.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
ROyRuRY.

sup.r,l.or Knapp decided 10 stop The
sehool IN No. 2; bat instead OF bringing
p.,ce 70 the District u seems 70 make mat
,srs worse. ana very severe criticisms are
dealt oct % the supervisor.
oar assessors have already made The
highway taxes
lev the tth on their wsy north. 4 Is.'
they will dad ths, they have mAhs . mis-
take. 40.
AL write the cold wind sounds lif'
January. The idea that wheeling tni'
sumner will be done by carrying tns
wheels on q sled, Il quite common. 1. Is
sal for the many farmers Who are out o.
hsy; most OF thsm are not Aols 10 buy foa'
Der. 40 blue birds or robins yei-the ON
inst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-04-12
DIyFIELD.

There l. plenty OF snow and the cross
lngs on The river are good. The people Ia
this part OF the county begin 20 talk Of 81,
weeks shedding In April.
Many persons witnessed shocking sieh'
on Main Street Friday forenoon. As Her
shlsl Holt vas driving hls horse NJ his
tastes, speed. Tommie Huston. about i've
years old. ran In ffout Of the horse and
Was thrown down and caught up In The
fast moving legs Of the horse, and hnslly
The horse and sleigh passed over him. Dr.
sturtsvsnt happened 10 be near the spot.
lie took The boy up for dead, bat on ex'
animation II Was found that no bones were
broken or any serious wounds. only q
bruised face and mouth iscersted by bis
teeth. All who witnessed the accident be-
lisvsd the little boy was dead. But when
II Was found that he WAS not seriously
hurt. every one felt thankful and consid.
cred II . miraculous escape from Instant
death.
Col william T. Eus,is IL In town.
II. A. Randall. ESQ has Jus, returned
from Portland.